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Costs in Family Law Proceedings General Rules for Costs in Family Law Proceedings In family law proceedings, such as matrimonial, child arrangements and children proceedings, the issue of costs can be significant. In most cases, parties are responsible for bearing...

Discontinuance of Proceedings Costs: Hewson v Wells Deviating from the Usual Rule as to Costs Discontinuance of Proceedings Costs There are naturally costs consequences which derive from discontinuing proceedings in a civil matter. The Civil Procedure Rules,...

QOCS - Qualified One Way Costs ShiftingWhat is QOCS (Qualified One Way Costs Shifting)? If you are familiar with the Jackson Reforms, you will be well aware that Qualified One Way Costs Shifting (QOCS) was introduced in April 2013 following recommendations from Lord...

Professional Deputy Costs: Court of Protection    What is a Professional Deputy? A Professional Deputy is an appointed professional, usually a Solicitor, who has been chosen to manage the affairs of someone who is unable to make some or all decisions for...

Guideline Hourly Rates 2024- An Update    It was announced by the Civil Justice Council Chair, Master of the Rolls, Sir Geoffrey Vos in December 2023 that the 2021 guideline hourly rates would be uplifted from 1st January 2024. This came following the recommendations...

Legal Aid High Cost Case ContractWhat is a Legal Aid High Cost Case Contract? A Legal Aid High Cost Case Contract refers to the contractual documents and guidelines necessary when applying for legal aid in civil cases that are expected to incur high costs. The...